How Real Madrid players reacted to Kylian Mbappe's new PSG contract
By Sean Walsh
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Paris Saint-Germain announced on Saturday that Kylian Mbappe has signed a new three-year deal at Parc des Princes.
The deal brings an end to a year-long saga in which Real Madrid heavily pursued the forward's signature, with PSG turning down a late nine-figure bid for Mbappe last summer.
It was expected that the World Cup winner would bring a curtain down on his career in Paris and make a move to the Spanish capital after he agreed personal terms, but instead chose to pen a fresh contract at PSG.
La Liga released a statement confirming that they plan on reporting the Ligue 1 champions to a number authorities - including the European Union - while Mbappe's would-be Real Madrid teammates haven't taken kindly to the news, either.
France strike partner Karim Benzema was particularly unimpressed, uploading a picture of Tupac Shakur shaking hands with actor Stephen Baldwin - who allegedly betrayed the legendary rapper - to his Instagram story.
Karim Benzema has put this picture up on his Instagram page. It’s a picture of Tupac and a friend who betrayed him.
— PF | Transfer News (@PurelyFootball) May 21, 2022
Karim is not happy.? pic.twitter.com/B6yegzvZAl
Benzema had posted a picture of his bandaged hand pointing at a shining Real Madrid logo on his story earlier in the day, too. It'll be interesting to see how the two interact when they meet up on international duty in a couple of weeks.
Benzema is as Madridista as Bernabeu was. This was a direct message on IG to his countryman. PSG has never been, is not, and will never be as big as Real Madrid. ¡Hala Madrid! pic.twitter.com/8B2iJ9YucI
— ynadamaspodcast (@ynadamaspodcast) May 21, 2022
While news was swirling about Mbappe's decision, current Real winger Vinicius Junior thought it would be a good time to thank the fans for a memorable season.
Madridistas, muchas gracias por el apoyo durante toda la temporada. Es inexplicable ganar con esta camiseta ? TQ @realmadrid ?
— Vini Jr. (@vinijr) May 21, 2022
Ahora... #APorLa14 ? pic.twitter.com/zctyIfurS9
Dani Carvajal also took the time to reflect on a successful campaign for Los Blancos amid this stormy backdrop.
Finalizada #laliga ? Gracias a todos por el apoyo recibido durante la temporada, hemos demostrado que juntos podemos con todo ? nos vemos la temporada que viene ?? Último esfuerzo para la gran final del próximo Sábado ⚔️? ¡Hala Madrid! pic.twitter.com/44DZpx27cp
— Dani Carvajal Ramos (@DaniCarvajal92) May 21, 2022
Rodrygo Goes, who Mbappe would have almost certainly displaced from the Real starting lineup, posted a picture of himself kissing the club logo on Twitter.
— Rodrygo Goes (@RodrygoGoes) May 21, 2022
Real Madrid supporters notably cheered Mbappe's name when PSG were beaten at the Santiago Bernabeu this season. Judging by the reaction of their players and fans, that's probably a reception he won't be receiving on his next visit.